SCHOOL COUNSELING DEPARTMENT

The school counseling department assists students, parents, and school personnel with strategies and techniques essential for academic and personal/social growth. Counselors assist students and families with immediate and long-range educational planning and course selection. All students are assigned a professional counselor according to their last name.

Donzaleigh Douglas, Director - (757) 591-4700 ext. 58534

Jacqulyn Allen, Registrar - (757) 591-4700 ext. 58502

Tamika Freeman, Secretary - (757) 591-4700 ext. 58531

Name	Position	Students/Programs Assigned
Linda Elliott	Professional Counselor	A - Di
Miriam Bryant	Professional Counselor	Do - Ja / ESL Counselor
Shawnya Simmons	Professional Counselor	Ja - O / Avid Counselor
Tamika Brice	Professional Counselor	P - V
Donzaleigh Douglas	Counseling Director	W - Z
Louisa Slagle	Professional Counselor	IB Counselor
Katina Davis	Professional Counselor	Student Support Specialist
Olive Johnson	Professional Counselor	College / Career Specialist

School Counseling Goals

Goals

To provide a comprehensive guidance program that will empower all students to identify and attain goals that will ensure a happy, productive and rewarding future.
To provide academic counseling to all students to ensure that their program of studies will help them prepare for their future.
To provide a comprehensive college and career exploration program that will assist all students to identify colleges, majors, and careers, that best match their future plans, personality, aptitudes and interests.
To provide personal counseling, individual and group, that will assist the student(s) in identifying and resolving issues that serve as obstacles to achieving their goals.
To assist parents in their efforts to provide the best educational experience possible.
To provide a plan to assist students, teachers and parents resolve conflicts which our inhibiting the attainment of personal, classroom and household goals.
To provide the administration, faculty, and support staff assistance in identifying the most effective methods to achieve personal and organizational goals.

Upcoming Events

November Events:

College Night in VA
Date: Nov. 1, 2010
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: WHS Auditorium

College Application Week
Date: Nov. 29, 2010 - Dec. 1, 2010
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location: All NNPS High Schools

January Events (2011):

Super Saturday Financial Aid Workship
Date: Jan. 15, 2011
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: WHS Auditorium

Annual On-Site Admissions Program
Date: Jan. 20, 2011
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: WHS Cafeteria

Information Center

Parent Assistant is a web-based communication tool that bridges the gap between school and home. Learn more

NNPS Scholarship Bulletin
Additional information, procedures, and applications may be found in the Guidance Office - Futures Center. The scholarships are filed alphabetically by the scholarship name. Do not wait until scholarship deadline to request transcript; five (5) working days must be allowed for processing of transcripts. Learn More

NNPS Career Pathways
"Career Pathways" is a way of learning about careers in Newport News Public Schools. Learn More

Warwick Career Center